Boat Beacon for PC

★ ★ ★ Boat Beacon Overview

What is Boat Beacon? Boat Beacon is an app that acts as an internet AIS receiver and transmitter for iPhone and iPad. It provides collision warnings, shares boat position, and uses real-time AIS data. The app is connected to the largest network of AIS shore receivers worldwide, covering most major ports, harbors, and popular coastal areas. Boat Beacon is specifically designed for boaters and provides continuous bearing, range, and closest point of approach (CPA) calculations and alarms in addition to standard AIS information even when in the background.

Software Features and Description

1. Shares your position with Internet AIS Systems and apps and other Boat Beacon users in real time.

2. Boat Beacon is specifically designed for boaters & provides continuous Bearing, Range & Closest Point of Approach (CPA) calculations and alarms in addition to standard AIS information even when in the background.

3. Arm all the crews in a race with Boat Beacon and have real time updates on the race positions on the water and back in the club house.

4. Let Friends and Family see where you are and where you're headed to with our free Boat Watch app or on web-based AIS systems like MarineTraffic which have free web viewers available.

5. Boat Beacon should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.

6. Boat Beacon is an internet AIS receiver and transmitter for your iPhone and iPad.

7. Boat Beacon requires internet access to work.

8. Boat Beacon does not require any external AIS transponder or receiver equipment.

9. Over-the-horizon collision avoidance (30 miles radius) using continuous CPA calculations - highlights boats that are on a potential collision course and alerts you with an alarm.

10. Nav display showing own boat's speed, course, heading and position.

11. Payment will be charged to your iTunes Account at confirmation of purchase, and will be charged for renewal within 24-hours prior to the end of the current period.

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Download and install Boat Beacon on your computer

GET Compatible PC App

App	Download	Rating	Maker
Boat Beacon	Get App ↲	727 4.63	Pocket Mariner Ltd.

Or follow the guide below to use on PC:

Select Windows version:

Windows 10
Windows 11

Install Boat Beacon app on your Windows in 4 steps below:

Download an Android emulator for PC:
Get either Bluestacks or the Nox App >> . We recommend Bluestacks because you can easily find solutions online if you run into problems while using it. Download Bluestacks PC software Here >> .

Install the emulator:
On your computer, goto the Downloads folder » click to install Bluestacks.exe or Nox.exe » Accept the License Agreements » Follow the on-screen prompts to complete installation.

Using Boat Beacon on PC [Windows 10/ 11]:

Open the Emulator app you installed » goto its search bar and search "Boat Beacon"
The search will reveal the Boat Beacon app icon. Open, then click "Install".
Once Boat Beacon is downloaded inside the emulator, locate/click the "All apps" icon to access a page containing all your installed applications including Boat Beacon.
Now enjoy Boat Beacon on PC.

Download a Compatible APK for PC

Download	Developer	Rating	Current version
Get APK for PC →	Pocket Mariner Ltd.	4.63	5.0.3

Download on Windows 11

For Windows 11, check if there's a native Boat Beacon Windows app here » ». If none, follow the steps below:

To get started, Download the OpenPC software »
- Upon installation, open OpenPC app » goto "Playstore on PC" » click "Configure_Download" button. This will auto-download and install PlayStore on your computer.

To use Boat Beacon,
- Login to the PlayStore we just installed
- Search for "Boat Beacon" » then Click "Install".
- Boat Beacon will now be available on your Windows start-menu.

Minimum requirements	Recommended
8GB RAM SSD Storage Processor: Intel Core i3, AMD Ryzen 3000 Architecture: x64 or ARM64	16GB RAM HDD Storage

Get Boat Beacon on Apple macOS

Download	Developer	Reviews	Rating
Get $14.99 on Mac	Pocket Mariner Ltd.	727	4.63

Download on Android: Download Android

Boat Beacon functions

- Over-the-horizon collision avoidance (30 miles radius) using continuous CPA calculations

- Continually transmits and receives position information via the internet and calculates and alarms CPA even when the app is in the background

- Shares boat position with Internet AIS Systems and apps and other Boat Beacon users in real-time

- Real-time ship map view with North up and Heading up modes

- Nav display showing own boat's speed, course, heading, and position

- Man Overboard tracking, SART Alarm, Anchor watch, and Theft alarms

- Apple Watch App included

- Export tracks

- Boat-to-Boat & Boat-to-Group Messaging

- Local AIS and GPS via Wifi

- Boat Beacon InApp Add-ons: LiveView, AIS Sharing, US, UK and IE Marine raster charts

- Let Friends and Family see where you are and where you're headed to with our free Boat Watch app or on web-based AIS systems like MarineTraffic

- Arm all the crews in a race with Boat Beacon and have real-time updates on the race positions on the water and back in the club house

- Keep a watch and in touch with other boats in your flotilla when sailing in a group

- Boat Beacon requires internet access to work

- Subscriptions available for AIS Sharing

- Terms of Use and Privacy Policy available

- Support available at help@pocketmariner.com

- Not for navigation, should only be used for basic navigation reference and should not be solely relied upon to determine precise locations, proximity, distance, or direction.

✔ Pros:

- Boat Beacon is an affordable alternative to expensive navigation equipment.

- The app allows users to track competition and see their track lines.

- Customer service is responsive and helpful.

☹ Cons:

- The app previously included charts but they were removed and now require an additional purchase.

- One user had a negative experience with customer service and does not trust the company.

Top Pcmac Reviews

Boat Beacon

By Techno Fisherman (Pcmac user)

I am a commercial fisherman in California an have 40’ state of the art fiberglass troller/crabber. I have 10s of thousands of dollars of navigation equipment onboard - I pretty much use none of it - this app pretty much makes all that stuff obsolete for an obscenely low price. I can see where the competition is fishing complete with their track lines any where any time. Customer service is outstanding - email them and they get right back to you. this app simply is the best!
Superb customer service

By Wasted$$$$ (Pcmac user)

I contacted the supplier with a problem. Response was within a day. Problem was fixed!!!!
Boat Beacon

By Coastie. (Pcmac user)

I was not receiving any Ship information in the Eastport Me area, I connected this app and they resolved the problem, I am retired Coast Guard and enjoy tracking Ships, Thank You this app (Steve) Ben C
Sketchy!

By Bummed 1 (Pcmac user)

When I first purchased this app, it included charts. The charts were later removed and the company wants to sell the NOAA charts to me again for me to have access. I emailed them to ask if it was a mistake and they didn’t respond. I don’t trust these guys and there are plenty of other good apps available.